Program Analyst

Missile Defense Agency • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

This position is part of the Department of War, Missile Defense Agency, and serves as a Program Analyst for the Theater-Based Defense, Mobile Land-Based Sensors Program Office within Acquisition and Sustainment. The analyst supports the Senior Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager in meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives and in managing the delivery of critical capabilities and weapon system components.

The role supports acquisition strategy development and execution, analyzes program requirements and performance, and prepares or assesses program artifacts such as requirements documents, integrated schedules, and Program Objective Memorandum inputs. It also develops tools to track project data and metrics and prepares briefings, reports, decision papers, and other documentation for program leadership.

The analyst coordinates executive operations and program governance, including leadership calendars, battle rhythms, action items, tasking workflows, and recurring or milestone forums. The position works closely with program integration staff, executive front-office staff, directorate leadership, functional leads, and action owners. This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management; the required Back-to-Basics certification must be obtained within 60 months of entry, and the selectee must complete 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 level in Federal service, meeting at least three of the five identified specialized-experience areas.
• Experience in executive integration and leadership support within a major defense acquisition Program Management Office or executive front office, including battle rhythms, senior executive calendars, and decision processes.
• Demonstrated ability to synchronize cross-functional teams and interface with external stakeholders, including Service components, COCOMs, and defense industry partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, decision papers, and read-aheads for senior leaders.
• Experience directing end-to-end tasking workflows and suspense tracking across multiple functional teams using formal systems such as ETMS2, CATMS, or equivalent tools.
• Experience developing acquisition strategies and recommending courses of action to maintain cost and schedule requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
• Must obtain Practitioner certification in DoD Acquisition Program Management within 60 months of entering the position.
• Must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter; a negative test result must be received within 30 calendar days after the start date.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager with analysis and recommendations to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Apply policies, procedures, and directives to solve problems and recommend innovative approaches to critical program challenges.
• Support the analysis, synthesis, and execution of strategies and plans for acquiring critical program requirements.
• Prepare and assess program artifacts, including requirements documents, integrated program schedules, and Program Objective Memorandum inputs.
• Develop tools to track and analyze project data and metrics.
• Prepare briefings, reports, white papers, memoranda, and other documentation to communicate program status and support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate daily operational battle rhythms, leadership engagements, staff calendars, and strategic decision points for the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager.
• Formulate executive-level priorities, monitor action items, and represent the Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager at designated meetings, working groups, and boards when required.
• Build and maintain working relationships with the Program Integration Team, Program Executive front-office staff, and directorate leadership.
• Direct tasking workflows using automated tracking systems such as ETMS2 or CATMS, manage suspenses, and ensure timely accountability across Integrated Product Teams.
• Track senior-leadership action items and drive their closure in coordination with functional leads and action owners.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate recurring and milestone forums, including Staff Calls, Leadership Syncs, Program Management Reviews, Risk Review Boards, IPT Reviews, Failure Review Boards, Gate Reviews, and Baseline Decision Reviews.
• Perform other duties supporting the Mobile Land Based Sensors Project Office and its mission requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed